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Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 32.

Tennessee SB0541 amends various provisions in Titles 30 and 32 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, primarily addressing the responsibilities of personal representatives and beneficiaries in probate proceedings. The bill requires personal representatives to notify beneficiaries of their rights regarding creditor claims and outlines the process for beneficiaries and creditors to file exceptions to claims. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for subscribing witnesses to prove written wills and the introduction of specific requirements for admitting nuncupative and holographic wills to probate.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0541 amends various provisions in Titles 30 and 32 of the Tennessee Code Annotated, primarily addressing the responsibilities of personal representatives and beneficiaries in probate proceedings. The bill requires personal representatives to notify beneficiaries of their rights regarding creditor claims and outlines the process for beneficiaries and creditors to file exceptions to claims. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for subscribing witnesses to prove written wills and the introduction of specific requirements for admitting nuncupative and holographic wills to probate.

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Sponsor

Stevens, John

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 30, 2025

Last Action

March 17, 2025

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Subjects
Probate LawWillsEstates

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